Chocachatti Elementary School

Q: Is Chocachatti Elementary School a good school?

Chocachatti Elementary School ranks 344 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chocachatti Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooksville, Florida, serving 783 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hernando District, which is ranked 44 out of 68 districts in the state.

Chocachatti Elementary consistently outperforms the Hernando District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 75% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 53% for the district and state. The school also maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Florida elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Chocachatti has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9% compared to nearby schools like Brooksville Elementary (32.3%), Suncoast Elementary (33.5%), and Moton Elementary (43.1%). The school also has a more diverse student population, with 60.92% White, 25.42% Hispanic, and 5.24% African American students, differing from the racial makeup of some surrounding schools.

Chocachatti Elementary's consistent academic excellence, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student population make it a standout school within the Hernando District. These key metrics and interesting findings suggest that Chocachatti may be a desirable choice for families seeking a high-performing elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

4135 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604

(352) 797-7067

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
344^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,591

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 783

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.9%

Hispanic:

25.4%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chocachatti Elementary School ranks better than 84.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.9%), Hispanic (25.4%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chocachatti Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 6^th best among 14 elementary schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Compare Chocachatti Elementary School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chocachatti Elementary School is $10,591, which is the 7^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Hernando School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Chocachatti Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hernando:

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando 44^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chocachatti Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	75.35	398^th	1688	76.4%
2007	81.29	297^th	1786	83.4%
2008	79.89	320^th	1789	82.1%
2009	85.35	213^th	1847	88.5%
2010	75.72	414^th	1919	78.4%
2011	81.26	325^th	1985	83.6%
2012	80.65	332^nd	1984	83.3%
2013	79.63	359^th	2029	82.3%
2014	76.50	432^nd	2064	79.1%
2016	82.84	322^nd	2087	84.6%
2017	87.09	222^nd	2112	89.5%
2018	89.08	175^th	2118	91.7%
2019	83.88	314^th	2182	85.6%
2021	87.41	254^th	2247	88.7%
2022	87.09	259^th	2219	88.3%
2023	85.66	273^rd	2240	87.8%
2024	82.86	344^th	2256	84.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chocachatti Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	624	34	9	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
2001	623	34	7	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	695
2002	649	35	9	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	720
2003	649	35	9	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	720
2004	717	39	10	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	800
2005	726	27	11	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	806
2006	815	23	17	64	2	n/a	n/a	0	921
2007	779	22	13	67	2	n/a	n/a	39	922
2008	776	21	19	68	2	n/a	n/a	34	920
2009	720	23	17	119	7	n/a	n/a	47	933
2010	728	26	17	114	5	n/a	n/a	54	944
2011	699	28	17	143	2	0	51	0	940
2012	671	27	16	165	2	1	49	0	931
2013	607	29	21	162	4	1	50	0	874
2014	561	27	15	173	3	1	53	0	833
2015	506	25	13	168	2	1	59	0	774
2016	492	23	9	162	3	1	58	0	748
2017	494	23	14	157	5	1	47	0	741
2018	485	24	10	153	7	0	49	0	728
2019	480	21	11	171	6	0	52	0	741
2020	462	25	13	184	3	0	48	0	735
2021	453	28	12	161	2	0	51	0	707
2022	475	31	16	170	2	0	42	0	736
2023	477	41	17	199	0	0	49	0	783

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chocachatti Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	691	39.0	17.7	39.4
2001	695	43.0	16.2	34.7
2002	720	43.0	16.7	34.9
2003	720	43.0	16.7	34.9
2004	800	48.0	16.7	32.5
2005	806	59.0	13.7	30.9
2006	921	69.0	13.3	30.6
2007	922	72.0	12.8	27.6
2008	920	75.0	12.3	28.6
2009	933	76.0	13.7	30.1
2010	944	68.0	13.8	40.4
2011	940	65.9	14.2	37.1
2012	931	63.9	14.5	39.8
2013	874	61.0	14.3	40.2
2014	833	59.0	14.1	44.5
2015	774	55.0	14.0	42.1
2016	748	51.0	14.6	46.8
2017	741	52.0	14.2	44.8
2018	728	51.0	14.2	50.3
2019	741	48.0	15.4	32.8
2020	735	49.0	15.0	30.3
2021	707	46.0	15.3	31.4
2022	736	48.0	15.3	39.3
2023	783	50.0	15.6	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chocachatti Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	691	39.0	17.7	39.4
2001	695	43.0	16.2	34.7
2002	720	43.0	16.7	34.9
2003	720	43.0	16.7	34.9
2004	800	48.0	16.7	32.5
2005	806	59.0	13.7	30.9
2006	921	69.0	13.3	30.6
2007	922	72.0	12.8	27.6
2008	920	75.0	12.3	28.6
2009	933	76.0	13.7	30.1
2010	944	68.0	13.8	40.4
2011	940	65.9	14.2	37.1
2012	931	63.9	14.5	39.8
2013	874	61.0	14.3	40.2
2014	833	59.0	14.1	44.5
2015	774	55.0	14.0	42.1
2016	748	51.0	14.6	46.8
2017	741	52.0	14.2	44.8
2018	728	51.0	14.2	50.3
2019	741	48.0	15.4	32.8
2020	735	49.0	15.0	30.3
2021	707	46.0	15.3	31.4
2022	736	48.0	15.3	39.3
2023	783	50.0	15.6	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chocachatti Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$132 (1.7%)	$7,610 (98.3%)	$7,742
2019	$153 (2.0%)	$7,597 (98.0%)	$7,750
2020	$220 (2.7%)	$8,021 (97.3%)	$8,242
2021	$451 (5.3%)	$8,075 (94.7%)	$8,527
2022	$666 (7.4%)	$8,370 (92.6%)	$9,036
2023	$1,224 (11.6%)	$9,366 (88.4%)	$10,591

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chocachatti Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 314^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 273^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chocachatti Elementary School)	75	78	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	57	54	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chocachatti Elementary School)	78	80	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	62	57	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chocachatti Elementary School)	80	72	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	59	56	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chocachatti Elementary School)	89	84	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	62	60	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chocachatti Elementary School)	64	69	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	52	49	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chocachatti Elementary School)	79	77	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	54	44	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Chocachatti Elementary School)	64	65	1%
5th Grade Science (Hernando)	55	55
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	741	783	5.7%
African American	21	41	95.2%
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	11	17	54.5%
Hispanic	171	199	16.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	480	477	0.6%
Two or More Races	52	49	5.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.8%	38.4%	5.6%

Schools Near Chocachatti Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)							FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chocachatti Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4135 California St	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7067	783	50	15.6	38.4%	477 (60.9%)	41 (5.2%)	199 (25.4%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.3%)	82.9	344^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.8%		85.7	273^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	87.8%	71	64.0	62.0	71.0					76.0	77.0	80.0				75.0					$10,591	$1,224	$9,366
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	13400 Elgin Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7024	1,477	86	17.1	32.0%	998 (67.6%)	52 (3.5%)	301 (20.4%)	39 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	83 (5.6%)	91.2	137^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.9%		90.8	153^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.2%	16	77.0	79.0	76.0	85.0	78.0	74.0	98.0	86.0	79.0	79.0	78.0	85.0	95.0	86.0	80.0	98.0	100.0	91.0	$10,390	$1,356	$9,032
John D. Floyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7055	948	57	16.6	63.0%	482 (50.8%)	52 (5.5%)	337 (35.5%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.1%)	33.3	1530^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.2%		42.7	1264^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.6%	266	53.0	39.0	43.0					54.0	36.0	42.0				49.0					$10,465	$1,819	$8,646
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 Mariner Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7030	893	59	15.1	68.3%	454 (50.8%)	63 (7.1%)	310 (34.7%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.3%)	41.4	1304^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.2%		40.7	1318^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%	14	47.0	55.0	51.0					47.0	61.0	44.0				47.0					$10,533	$1,948	$8,585
Gulf Coast Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 688-5092	110	3	36.6	30.0%	69 (62.7%)	3 (2.7%)	30 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	72.7	578^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.4%		70.5	620^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.3%	42	76.0	45.0	65.0					68.0	68.0	70.0				65.0					$10,938	$3,387	$7,551
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14411 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7090	991	66	15.0	60.0%	576 (58.1%)	71 (7.2%)	250 (25.2%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (7.6%)	36.3	1452^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	35.6%		40.6	1322^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.0%	130	51.0	38.0	48.0					57.0	38.0	41.0				53.0					$10,081	$1,618	$8,464
Explorer K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	10252 Northcliffe Blvd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7094	1,617	106	15.2	68.8%	751 (46.4%)	172 (10.6%)	558 (34.5%)	19 (1.2%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	107 (6.6%)	24.2	1786^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.8%		26.1	1712^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.6%	74	40.0	31.0	33.0	52.0	46.0	21.0	85.0	52.0	27.0	23.0	50.0	44.0	56.0	42.0	31.0	75.0		66.0	$10,302	$1,961	$8,341
Suncoast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11135 Quality Dr	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7085	899	57	15.7	63.8%	487 (54.2%)	46 (5.1%)	287 (31.9%)	17 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.6%)	49.1	1111^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.8%		59.7	849^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.1%	262	60.0	54.0	47.0					62.0	63.0	41.0				49.0					$9,670	$1,707	$7,964
Moton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7175 Emerson Rd	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 797-7065	679	43	15.7	79.4%	318 (46.8%)	148 (21.8%)	142 (20.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (9.4%)	42.2	1286^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.0%		45.6	1197^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.6%	89	56.0	38.0	59.0					51.0	28.0	56.0				63.0					$10,946	$2,207	$8,738
Shady Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	18000 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 774-4100	471	32	14.8	76.6%	348 (73.9%)	16 (3.4%)	79 (16.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.1%)	48.7	1119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.4%		51	1075^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.0%	44	52.0	45.0	45.0					44.0	61.0	71.0				57.0					$11,329	$2,238	$9,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Chocachatti Elementary School

How many students attend Chocachatti Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 783 students attended Chocachatti Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chocachatti Elementary School?

Students at Chocachatti Elementary School are 61% White, 25% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Chocachatti Elementary School a good school?

Chocachatti Elementary School ranks 344^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Chocachatti Elementary School in?

Hernando

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